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1295
$7,475.00

*VERY LATE PARKER VHE IN EXCELLENT ORIGINAL CONDITION. SN 241486. Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. No. 1 Frame. 28″ Barrels. Although not listed in “Parkers Gun Identification & Serialization” ledger, this gun appears to be absolutely original as is. It is one of the last 400 Parkers made (highest listed number being 241788). It exhibits all correct markings and engraving for Ilion made guns with no markings on rib. Nicely figured American walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over Parker dog’s head buttplate. Along with ejectors, gun also features double triggers and splinter forend. Bore diameter: left -665, right -.666. Bore restrictions: left -.023, right -.015. Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 13 oz. LOP 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain virtually all their orig blue, with one or two minor marks. Action retains nearly all its orig case hardened color which has dulled somewhat, and is slightly silvered on bottom and high edges. Some spotting is evident and appears to be part of the case hardening process. Hinge pin retains most of its heat blue. Small ding is on bottom left edge of action. Trigger guard retains most of its orig blue, silvered slightly on edges and thinning at grip. Top lever is silvered slightly at thumbpiece. Stocks retain nearly all their orig finish which is slightly crazed, and shows a few minor chips, marks, and dulling. Buttplate is excellent. Buttplate screws have a touch of rust. Bores are excellent. Ejectors are in time. As fine an example as one could expect to find. 4-42301 MGM40 (3,000-5,000)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011
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